**Intel launched its Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors at CES 2026, built on the advanced 18A process for premium AI PCs, promising over 50% performance gains, integrated NPUs for on-device AI, and major efficiency improvements.** This high-impact release drives the **AI PC revolution**, enabling local tasks like real-time translation and video editing without cloud reliance, amid NVIDIA’s competing CES keynote on AI innovations.[1]

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2. https://www.vtnetzwelt.com/ai-development/latest-tech-ai-updates-what-january-2026-is-really-telling-us/
3. https://www.mescomputing.com/news/2026/business/10-major-news-stories-for-midmarket-it-leaders-in-2025-that-will-matter-in-2026
4. https://news.samsung.com/global/connected-comprehension-inside-samsungs-2026-ai-home
5. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-reimagines-the-future-of-design-at-ces-2026-guiding-technology-for-humanity
6. https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/news/2026/01-06-26-bringing-autonomy-ai-connectivity-and-electrification-to-ces-2026